I discovered these with sweet potatoes and apples and enhanced them. They have the applesauce cooked right in. They are fine without the curry powder if you don't like that flavor, but astonishingly good with just a little.

You can grate the sweet potatoes and apple in the food processor. You will need a flat grater or a box grater for the onion.

In a bowl, stir together potatoes, onion, apple, egg, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add the flour and baking powder, mix and stir to combine. It will be very thick. I needed to use my hands instead of a spoon. Raw Egg. Salmonella. Wash your hands before and after mixing.

Be sure the oil is hot or the latkes will come out oily and flabby. Heat oil in a deep skillet over moderate high heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches of 4 or 5, spoon large spoonful of the mixture (3-4 tablespoons) into the oil and lightly flatten.

Reduce heat slightly and cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer latkes with spatula to a plate layered with paper towels.

Once they drain for a moment or two you can transfer them to a cookie sheet and then warm them for a few minutes in the oven before you serve them.